1 Kings 11:28

Translations

Modern

Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

Traditional

And the man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour: and Solomon seeing the young man that he was industrious, he made him ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph.

Literal

And the man Jeroboam was mighty in valor. And Solomon saw the young man, that he was doing business, and he appointed him over all the forced labor of the house of Joseph.

Latin

Erat autem Jeroboam vir fortis et potens: vidensque Salomon adolescentem bonæ indolis et industrium, constituerat eum præfectum super tributa universæ domus Joseph.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

Notes

1 Kings 11:27–28

Solomon noticed Jeroboam's strong work ethic during the city's repairs and put him in charge. Jeroboam's position among the workers likely made him aware of growing unrest in the northern parts of Solomon's kingdom. Jeroboam showed leadership during this time and when the empire split and the northern tribes reorganized (1 Kings 12:12–19, 25–33). Unfortunately, he did not always use his skills wisely and later proved unfaithful to the Lord (1 Kings 12:25–13:10; 14:14–16; 2 Kings 17:21–23).

1 Kings 11:26–40

Details about Solomon's third enemy, Jeroboam son of Nebat, help explain how the kingdom of Israel split (1 Kings 12–14).

1 Kings 11:14–40

God delivered Solomon’s punishment through three political adversaries, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 11:40).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeroboam I Joseph Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

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Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Judges 1:22–23
The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.
Isaiah 14:25
I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”
Deuteronomy 1:12
But how can I bear your troubles, burdens, and disputes all by myself?
2 Samuel 19:20
For your servant knows that I have sinned, so here I am today as the first of all the house of Joseph to come down to meet my lord the king.”
1 Kings 5:16
…not including his 3,300 foremen who supervised the workers.
Joshua 18:5
…and divide the land into seven portions. Judah shall remain in their territory in the south, and the house of Joseph shall remain in their territory in the north.
Amos 5:6
Seek the LORD and live, or He will sweep like fire through the house of Joseph; it will devour everything, with no one at Bethel to extinguish it.
Zechariah 10:6
I will strengthen the house of Judah and save the house of Joseph. I will restore them because I have compassion on them, and they will be as though I had not rejected them. For I am the LORD their God, and I will answer them.
Matthew 11:30
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

People

Jeroboam: First king of the northern kingdom of Israel Joseph: Son of Jacob, ruler in Egypt Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Ashtoreth Ephraim, Tribe of Gods and Goddesses Jeroboam Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Rehoboam

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon Civil Service: Appointment In, on Account of Merit God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Industry: Jeroboam Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Flees to Egypt to Escape from Solomon Jeroboam: First King of Israel After the Revolt: Promoted by Solomon Promotion: Jeroboam, from a Slave to the Throne

1 Kings 11:28

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